The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has appointed Brunei’s Second Minister for Foreign Affairs Erywan Yusof as its special envoy to facilitate the mediation of the dialogue process in Myanmar.
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The appointment of the envoy from Brunei comes amid media reports of deep divisions within ASEAN countries on the issue.
The announcement came in a joint communique issued after the 54th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ meet in which 10 countries including Myanmar took part virtually.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is an intergovernmental organization aimed primarily at promoting economic growth and regional stability among its members.
